'I
wanted to be a stay-at-home mom while my husband played hockey,'
Candace said. 'I love the industry, but work is work. It can stop.
Family is forever! I give credit to my parents for teaching me to focus
on that.'

Furthermore, she tries to maintain a sense of normalcy for her kids.

'At
the same time, if there are some perks and fun events we can go to --
we do those!' she said. 'But we keep them at a minimum so when they come
up they really appreciate and enjoy them. It's not a part of their
daily life.'

Glowing: Amy Purdy flashed a megawatt smile as she arrived in a black and white maxi dress